BSc in Bioscience

Year 1

Semester 1

• Physics through Problem-Based Learning 1
• Mathematics 1
• Fundamental Chemistry
• Biology (year-long)
• Health & Safety and Academic Skills (year-long)

Semester 2

• Physics through Problem-Based Learning 2
• Mathematics 2
• Chemistry
• Biology (year-long)
• Health and Safety and Academic Skills (year-long)

Year 2

Semester 1

• Analytical Science
• Microbiology 1
• Introduction to Organic Chemistry
• Biochemistry 

Semester 2

• Applied Ecology
• Microbiology 2 
• Molecular Biology 
• Statistics and Data Analysis

Year 3

Semester 1

• Regulatory Affairs and GMP Compliance 
• Applied Microbiology
• Biotechnology (year-long)
• Immunology
• Electives: Immunology // Aquatic Sciences 

Semester 2

• Quality Management
• Biotechnology (year-long)
• Biopharmaceutical Therapeutics 
• Bioanalytical Science  
• Literature Research Project (year-long)

* All module titles are subject to change and are for indicative purposes only. The provision of electives each year is subject to numbers enrolling on each elective and available resources.

The Bioscience course is delivered through a mixture of lectures, practicals and tutorials. Practicals include laboratory work. This programme contains a high level of hands-on experience at every level.

At DkIT we employ modern teaching methods and technology to promote active and engaged learning and develop transferable skills.

Graduates from this degree can gain employment in some of the following industries and areas:

• Food and Beverage
• Medical devices
• Environment (research / council etc)
• Healthcare
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Pharmaceuticals

Potential roles for graduates would be:

• Lab Technician
• Quality Control/Assurance analyst
• Process Development Technician
• Project Assistant
• Research Assistant
• Validation/Manufacturing Technician.

Progression within DkIT onto year 4 of the BSc (Honours) in Science: Biopharmaceutical Science OR Environmental Bioscience Award (subject to electives). 

Progression within DkIT onto BSc (Hons) in Food Production (add-on programme, subject to suitable experience / background in Agriculture or Food-related area(s).

Progression onto relevant National or International B.Sc. (Hons) programmes.

Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:

Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate

→ INCLUDING At least one H5 Grade, OR Minimum Points Score of 200
→ AND Mathematics Grade F2, O6 or H7
→ AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7
→ A Leaving Certificate science subject is desirable.

Northern Ireland/UK Entry Requirements:

Applicants must meet the matriculation requirement of 5 different subjects which must include:

→ Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ One subject at:

• 'A Level’ (Grade A* - E or better)
• OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - E)
• OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
• OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

→ The remaining subjects must be different from those listed above and may be drawn from recognised subjects at:

• GCSE (Grade A* - C)
• AND/OR 'AS Level’ (Grades A - E)
• AND/OR ‘A-level’ (Grades A* - E)
• AND/OR Applied ‘A-level’ (Grade A* - E)
• AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
• AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

This course is best suited to students who:

• Have a keen interest in Biology and would enjoy studying subjects like Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Ecology
• Enjoy finding out how things work should consider this course.
• Enjoy a high level of practical (laboratory) work, combined with supporting theory would benefit from this course

The course has a very high level of practical laboratory experience. Students are divided into smaller groups for laboratory practicals for hands-on experience. 

Students will get the opportunity to go on-site visits to relevant Industries and explore the range of exciting career opportunities available.